WrestleXpress
Facebook | Twitter | MySpace | RSS

WrestleXpress Forumsemail addresses

  • February 09, 2012, 02:01:16 PM
  • Welcome, Guest
Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  
Read opinions on WWE SmackDown (Jan 20th) or watch it yourself in WXtra

Author Topic: Revamp 2008  (Read 1817 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

The Headliner

  • Offline Offline
  • #HEEL
  • Posts: 34,672
    • View Profile
    • WX Forums
Revamp 2008
« on: July 20, 2008, 06:27:54 PM »
As you've probably noticed, we've had a few changes around here, as promised following recent feedback.

Design
We have a new template/theme with a range of colors and a new logo, but if you prefer the older version you can still select PWH Classic using the link above the colored boxes. On the Classic theme, you'll find a similar link under the color selector to switch back to PWH Default.

Structure
The biggest change of course is the folder layout, with all wrestling discussion now combined into a single folder. We've also made the archives permanently available, and TheGopher will continue to update the Classic Threads section with memorable moments he's dug out from over the years.

Features
While the old Graphics folder is now archived, you can still share your artistic masterpieces in our brand new Gallery system, complete with thumbnails. This replaces the old Galleries subfolders, as you'll notice most of the old threads have been transferred to the new system, with the addition of an Off Topic category for non-wrestling pictures. Watch out for the comments though - unlike regular threads, they're listed with the most recent post at the top.

Some threads from the old Galleries couldn't logically fit into the single-picture style of the new system, so I've moved a whole load into the Pro Wrestling folder. Here's a full list if you want to track something down:

(click to show/hide)

Another feature added is Chess, found in the menu along the top. I'm a total n00b myself, but I beat Hazzy in a trial run, so that makes me the inaugural champ. All challengers welcome. :p

Please let us know what you think of the revamp, and if there are any problems we'll try and get them ironed out ASAP.
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Illusion

  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6,429
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2008, 07:41:28 PM »
Closing up the forums is a great idea, a few active forums is better than 2 or 3 being active and like 5 or 6 being dead.  Not really liking the retro thing but I can just close that bit myself so doesn't matter to me.

Ha ha and the logo.  You have mad photoshop skills Heady.
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Kraul

  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10,058
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2008, 08:32:32 PM »
Hmm. It's nice.

I freaked out for a sec when it said I had 35 messages. Then I realised those were just messages I've never bothered to delete. :lol:

Quote from: The Headliner on July 20, 2008, 06:27:54 PM
Design
We have a new template/theme with a range of colors and a new logo, but if you prefer the older version you can still select PWH Classic at the following location:

Profile > Look and Layout Preferences > Current Theme: (change)




You are a liar and a traitor to the Republic. Take her him away!



I.
Want.
My.
Black.
Skin.
Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeme.

*cue 80s rock song*
« Last Edit: July 20, 2008, 08:48:05 PM by Kraul »
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Sebbywood

  • Offline Offline
  • Save Us Jericho
  • Posts: 97
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2008, 09:01:51 PM »
Can I suggest that we have a 'Show Reviews' sub-folder of the Pro Wrestling forum... So in there we have the threads titles 'RAW 14-July 2008' whatever, and then the Pro Wrestling forum is for anything else?!?!

I like the new look, and structure. It's very good and as Illusion said, hopefully it will get this place more lively.

and I currently have the theme set to pink. Nice and girly - just like wrestling. HAHA.
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Queen Scoop

  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 6,207
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 04:54:06 AM »
I thought  I was in the wrong castle for a minute.... :lol: Looks nice!
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged









Special thanks to Lawman.....

The Headliner

  • Offline Offline
  • #HEEL
  • Posts: 34,672
    • View Profile
    • WX Forums
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 04:56:02 AM »
Thanks for pointing that out, Kraul. I'm looking into why members don't have that option (as, according to the settings, you ought to), and I'll update this post when it's fixed.

Quote from: Sebbywood on July 20, 2008, 09:01:51 PM
Can I suggest that we have a 'Show Reviews' sub-folder of the Pro Wrestling forum... So in there we have the threads titles 'RAW 14-July 2008' whatever, and then the Pro Wrestling forum is for anything else?!?!

Show reviews are all linked in the calendar, so it's easy to find any event thread dating back to 2003 when the forums began. Even easier than if they had their own folder, I'd say.

Illy, you recognize the Dreamer/Funk image, don't you? ;) I might replace that one, as it's one of the weakest due to it being very difficult to cut around a barbed wire baseball bat...
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

MaximumMitch69

  • Offline Offline
  • Big Daddy
  • Posts: 368
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2008, 08:31:27 AM »
very nice alot easier to navigate  :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

The Gopher

  • Offline Offline
  • ...king of all things...
  • Posts: 5,928
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2008, 12:25:25 PM »
I know that a simple redesign isn't going to fix all the problems here at PWH, the biggest of which is our inactivity, but I truly believe that this will help attract new members, as their won't be folders that go days without posts anymore. As for the Retro feature, we're going to try a "thread of the month/week" thing later one where we can have some discussion on older threads and whatnot, so that forum doesn't go without updates all the time. Hopefully you guys will enjoy the new layout, as we've worked on it for quite some time. :)
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

The Headliner

  • Offline Offline
  • #HEEL
  • Posts: 34,672
    • View Profile
    • WX Forums
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2008, 03:11:41 PM »
Okay, forget what I said originally about changing to the PWH Classic theme.

You can now do it direct from any page, using the new link above the colored boxes. On the Classic theme, you'll find a similar link under the color selector to switch back to PWH Default.

Any problems with this, please let me know.
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Neil

  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 5,105
    • View Profile
    • WrestleXpress
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 02:23:15 AM »
I'm a big fan of the change. I think the forums are now a lot easier to navigate and I really like the default colour and logo. Nice job Heady :yes:
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged
You'll never forget the name...

~Prince Hero~

  • Offline Offline
  • Living in HELL!
  • Posts: 762
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008, 08:36:11 AM »
The new layout is pretty cool,i really like the new logo!
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

-------------------------------------------------------

Ethan

  • Offline Offline
  • Overly Irritated
  • Posts: 4,665
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2008, 09:04:30 PM »
I like customization, so this is a great step forward. THe logo was one needed a long time ago. Glad to see this change was made.  :yes:  :yes:
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

I'm not crazy because I take the right pills.

The Gopher

  • Offline Offline
  • ...king of all things...
  • Posts: 5,928
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2008, 09:44:05 AM »
We here at PWH listen to our posters! At least, that's what we want you to think... *evil laugh*
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

The Headliner

  • Offline Offline
  • #HEEL
  • Posts: 34,672
    • View Profile
    • WX Forums
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2008, 10:08:12 AM »
*removes earplugs*

I agree with whatever TheGopher just said. :nod:
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged

Kraul

  • Offline Offline
  • Posts: 10,058
    • View Profile
Re: Revamp 2008
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2008, 01:05:23 PM »
The skin doesn't stick when you choose classic theme. As soon as I left the site, it would go back to the last new colored theme I used. I tried multipled times to see if it repeated and it did/does. :-/

Oh well, I've adjusted to the new theme...although I still miss black. :(
Like this post (0 likes)   Logged